BBFC: GTA 4 to feature masturbation and intercourse

Extended details found in the recently published GTA 4 BBFC classification have revealed new details about the sexual content of Rockstar's anticipated title. This includes sexual references, prostitution, lap dancing and portrayed masturbation.

"Sex references also occur during cut scenes, including references to strong sexual behaviour," states the BBFC classification. "During gameplay the character can pick up prostitutes... What follows is an un-detailed portrayal of masturbation, fellatio and intercourse. The character can also visit lap dancing clubs and request a private dance. While the game contains sexualised dancing and the portrayal of sex, there is no sexualised nudity."

GTA 4 is scheduled for release on April 29 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

The BBFC listing has since been removed from the website. Game spoilers have been removed from the image below at the request of Rockstar. For more on the game head over to the GTA 4 game page.

Update: The BBFC has contacted VideoGamer.com explaining why the GTA 4 extended classification information disappeared almost as soon as it was published.

"We have taken this down because we have a policy which is that we will not put up the ECI for a work more than 10 days before the work is released. Due to a technical hitch we put up the ECI for GTA IV too soon. We will be putting up the full, unedited ECI on the 19th of April," explained a BBFC spokesperson.

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Hardcore

I imagine 'un-detailed' means we'll have the full-on audio, but only 'suggestive' imagery (sort of like the pixelation of the Sims 'private activities').

Rockstar is, however, well aware that one of their programmers will likely have cooked up a little backdoor which will de-pixelate everything and give you the hardcore full-frontal - accessible only by modding your console, naturally.

Why? Because programmers are generally horny *******s with negligent sex lives...just like the majority of gamers. The mod will become public knowledge shortly after the release; creating more infamy and boosting sales (again). So why mess with a winning strategy?

Anonymous

"un-detailed portrayal of masturbation"

I think someone who can deal with the insane level of violence this game has can deal with masturbation.... I don't see why this is so dramatic? Only in north america is sex more censored then violence and gore.

To be honest, I wish it didn't have any of it... It doesn't need it and just leads to some embarrassing acting and bad voice over work including lines like 'oh, you bad honey!' and 'show me a good time' etc etc etc.

It never really suits the main character in GTA to be with these silly girls!!! Why can't they just have a good and worried, strong wife to look after and go and see now and again and reassure things are good.... That would be so much better than chasing some white stilleto-wearing, frilly bird.